Bob Ross FTW
“What about Bob Ross?,” I said. “Yes... He’s iconic, he’s revered by our traditional audiences, and younger generations love him,” our social media manager contemplated, “we could do trivia and…
Why I Wrote a Book
I was on a plane flying back from a public media conference in Chicago when the idea started to settle deep into my mind. Like a rogue bramble that nestled…
Help, I’m Drowning!
When I am asked to present at conferences, it's most often related to social media, our ambassador program, or other digital efforts. And while I love sharing knowledge and experience…
Building Advocates
Five years ago when I would mention our Social Media Ambassadors Program, I would most likely get a puzzled kind of look. People didn't quite understand the objective. I'd explain…
What’s To Come
Typically with the dawn of a new year, I start thinking about resolutions and goals. This year, however, I'm just too daggone busy to construct lofty goals and think of…
Help Good Go Viral!
GivingTuesday: Are You Ready?
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Never heard of it? It's a global effort to celebrate generosity, particularly following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It's a special call to action to create a…
Nonprofit Communicators Unite
Today starts a month-long social media challenge for those of us in the nonprofit world: The Nonprofit Communicators Photo-A-Day Challenge... or #NPCommPix. Thanks to the very smart and talented folks…
2014 Philanthropy Forecast
I am fortunate to be linked to many incredible charitable happenings here in the Triangle. From amazing activities through the Food Bank of Central Eastern NC to incredible volunteering efforts…
Year End Charitable Support
A few weeks ago, our family sat down with a big stack of letters and talked through our choices for end-of-year charitable support. We all wanted to have a voice…
Change the World with a Giving Heart
Celebrating Good Works, Goodwill & Giving Back
As November's "Be Thankful" months continues, I was thrilled to join an incredible group of community leaders to recognize, honor and thank amazing individuals, companies and groups that do so much…
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